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DN09 ZWE

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,046 mi
Last recorded96,046 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 ZWE
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 96,046 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 96,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 90,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake wear sensor cable not attached

Pass 13 Oct 2021 84,427 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyre's Are Worn On The Inner Edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread There Is A Sticker On 9 Lettering (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 84,427 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal To Metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyre's Are Worn On The Inner Edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread There Is A Sticker On 9 Lettering (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 79,087 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 72,060 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 64,923 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 54,576 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 54,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 43,344 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 34,114 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 34,114 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 34,037 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 34,037 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2014 24,340 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 24,202 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

washers poor

Pass 21 May 2013 14,661 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 4,214 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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DN09 ZWE is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 51,461 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN09 ZWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DN09 ZWE is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 28 July 2009.

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